Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
murrayana
ID:
188536

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wawra

Source:
ildis

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z.31: 69 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187865

Common Names

  • Murrayana Swainsona
  • Murrayana Pea
  • Murrayana Pod Pea

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Synonyms

  • Swainsona murrayana murrayana [unknown]
  • Swainsona morrisiana J.M.Black [valid]

Description

Swainsona murrayana (also called Murray's Swainsona, among many other common names) is an erect shrub up to 2 m high. It is native to Western Australia and grows in sandy soils in heath or shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Swainsona murrayana is used as a medicinal plant and for soil improvement. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Swainsona murrayana has yellow flowers with a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Swainsona murrayana is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light and warmth.

Where to Find Swainsona murrayana

Swainsona murrayana can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Swainsona murrayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Swainsona murrayana?

Swainsona murrayana

What type of plant is Swainsona murrayana?

Herb

Where is Swainsona murrayana found?

Australia

Species in the Swainsona genus

Swainsona galegifolia, Swainsona canescens, Swainsona greyana, Swainsona maccullochiana, Swainsona phacoides, Swainsona formosa, Swainsona oliveri, Swainsona microphylla, Swainsona unifoliolata, Swainsona fissimontana, Swainsona oroboides, Swainsona elegans, Swainsona campestris, Swainsona brachycarpa, Swainsona murrayana, Swainsona flavicarinata, Swainsona recta, Swainsona viridis, Swainsona burkittii, Swainsona laciniata, Swainsona dictyocarpa, Swainsona villosa, Swainsona ecallosa, Swainsona lessertiifolia, Swainsona swainsonioides, Swainsona plagiotropis, Swainsona parviflora, Swainsona procumbens, Swainsona kingii, Swainsona pedunculata, Swainsona laxa, Swainsona microcalyx, Swainsona burkei, Swainsona pterostylis, Swainsona stipularis, Swainsona stenodonta, Swainsona leeana, Swainsona luteola, Swainsona beasleyana, Swainsona incei, Swainsona cyclocarpa, Swainsona campylantha, Swainsona gracilis, Swainsona oligophylla, Swainsona forrestii, Swainsona decurrens, Swainsona tephrotricha, Swainsona rostellata, Swainsona colutoides, Swainsona fraseri,

Species in the Fabaceae family